Detective L. Arthur Mann

Detective L. Arthur Mann | Lynchburg Police Department, Virginia
Lynchburg Police Department, Virginia
Detective L. Arthur Mann

Lynchburg Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, March 27, 1920

Add to My Heroes

L. Arthur Mann

Detective Arthur Mann was shot and killed at 8th and Main Streets while attempting to arrest a man for carrying a handgun.

Another detective was shot and wounded. The suspect was wanted at the time for murdering Detective J. H. Kitchen and Detective A. M. Blair of the Greenville, South Carolina, Police Department.

After murdering Detective Mann the suspect fled to Ohio where he was apprehended. He was extradited to Virginia and executed for Detective Mann's murder.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed

weapons violation

LODD Mapping FAQs

Related LODD Deaths

Most Recent Reflection

View all 8 Reflections

Det. Mann,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lynchburg.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 27, 2020

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths